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Federal judge blocks COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers in Iowa, 9 other states

By Ariana Chiarenza | Dec 4, 2021

A federal judge has blocked federal officials from requiring the COVID vaccine for health care workers in Iowa and other 9 states on Monday.

'We are honored': Iowa Black-owned business featured in Google shoppable film

By Ariana Chiarenza | Nov 28, 2021

A Black-owned business from Iowa was featured in Google’s shoppable film as part of Black Friday advertisements.

'We need to do better;' study reveals most young children in Iowa have lead in their blood

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 17, 2021

A nationwide study has revealed on Wednesday that most children in Iowa under the age of six have traceable levels of lead in their blood.

Iowa COVID deaths rise despite cases decreasing

By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 16, 2021

COVID-19 deaths continue to rise in Iowa, despite an overall decline in cases in the past weeks.